Santana Rio 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Santana
Model Rio
First production 1995
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Santana Rio Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano Deore XLX Tandem
Hubs for disc brakesSansin Tandem
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Araya Tandem
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.3 (millimeters) and 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Super Size Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAdjustable Stoker
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Tange-Seiki Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HP-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/44/54 Teeth
Shimano Deore Prestige Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Santana Rio Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Super Size Chromoly
Fork typeTange Super Size Tandem

Other Specs of Santana Rio

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Emerald green
- plum
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Gel Lite
Seat post extension 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tamer ShockPost Plus


Santana Rio bike review

Santana produced the Rio bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.
Santana Tandem Rio can be found in a few colors, among these colors Emerald green and plum .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya tandem, 40-hole. Santana equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XLX Tandem braking system and Sansin Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santana used Tange Super Size tandem chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. .
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HP-70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santana, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.